Join us as JM Stock Provisions breaks down a beef shoulder for demonstration on Saturday from 12-2pm. The shoulder, or "Chuck", is where most of the trimmings for the ground beef come from, but it is also home to some of the most versatile cuts of the animal. Well known cuts such as flat iron, brisket and chuck roasts can be extracted, but also a number of lesser known specialty cuts you will only find in a whole-animal shop such as JM Stock Provisions. Cuts like the Denver Steak, Sierra, and Shoulder Strips are oft-overlooked but make exceptional cuts for both the grill and the pan.

James Lum is the co-owner of the recently opened JM Stock Provisions butcher shop on West Main St. James began butchering at The Meat Hook in Brooklyn in 2010, starting as an intern and leaving as management.  In between his time at the Meat Hook and opening the doors to Stock, he has spent time as a farm hand at Timbercreek Organics, learning that quality and care start from the beginning.